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8 June, 09:05

Solving Exponential Equations (lacking a common base)

(0.52) ^q=4

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  1. 8 June, 09:09
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    q = log4 / log0.53

    q = - 2.189

    Step-by-step explanation:

    (0.53) ^q = 4

    Taking log of both sides!

    q log 0.53 = log 4

    q = log 4 / log 0.53

    q = 0.602 / - 0.275

    q = - 2.189

    This can be checked to confirm correctness.

    Substituting q = - 2.189

    (0.53) ^ - 2.189 = 1 / 0.249

    = 4.01 Proved!

    (Note that the "1" is because of the negative sign)
  2. 8 June, 09:22
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    q = - 2.12

    Step-by-step explanation:

    lg both sides

    lg (0.52^q) = lg4

    qlg0.52 = lg4

    q = lg4/lg0.52

    q = - 2.12
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